Which National Park Should You Visit Next?

Questions

1. 01

   What kind of view stops you in your tracks?

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   • Steaming geysers and hot springs
   • Granite cliffs and giant waterfalls
   • A canyon that looks painted
   • Rocky coast meeting the ocean
   • Red rock walls glowing at sunset
   • Jagged peaks over a turquoise lake
2. 02

   Your ideal hike is...

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   • A boardwalk trail with wildlife around every bend
   • A steep climb with a huge payoff at the top
   • A rim walk with nonstop views
   • An easy loop that ends at a lighthouse
   • An alpine trail through wildflower meadows
   • A valley stroll beneath towering waterfalls
3. 03

   Which animal would you most like to spot?

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   • A herd of bison
   • A black bear, from far away
   • A condor riding the thermals
   • Harbor seals on the rocks
   • A mountain goat on a ledge
   • Bighorn sheep on red rock
4. 04

   When would you go?

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   • 🍂 Early fall
   • 🌸 Spring
   • ☀️ Midsummer
   • ❄️ Winter
   • 🌤️ Late spring
   • 🦬 Whenever, for wildlife
5. 05

   Pick your base camp.

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   • A historic lodge near a geyser basin
   • A tent cabin in the valley
   • A cabin right on the canyon rim
   • A cozy inn in a harbor town
   • A riverside campground under tall cliffs
   • A chalet beside a glacial lake
6. 06

   How do you feel about heights?

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   • Keep me near sea level
   • Wide valleys, please
   • Fine with a railing
   • High passes are my thing
   • The bigger the drop, the better
7. 07

   What are you bringing home?

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   • A photo of a geyser mid-eruption
   • A print of a famous granite dome
   • A sunrise timelapse over the canyon
   • Wild blueberry jam from a roadside stand
   • Red sand from a slot canyon, still in your boots
   • A postcard of a glacier you hiked to
8. 08

   Last one. Sunrise summit or a night under the stars?

   This or that
   • Sunrise summit
   • Night under the stars

Results

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  Yellowstone

  You want a place that feels alive. Between erupting geysers, rainbow hot springs and bison herds that stop traffic, every turn of the road is a nature documentary, and you will be the one spotting wildlife first. Try: Time your visit to Old Faithful, then walk the boardwalks at Grand Prismatic Spring. Pack: Binoculars and layers, since summer mornings can still be chilly.

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  Yosemite

  You are drawn to big, bold landscapes. Sheer granite walls, giant sequoias and waterfalls you can hear before you see them are calling your name, and spring is when they put on their loudest show. Try: The Mist Trail to Vernal Fall (you will get soaked, in the best way). Pack: A rain jacket for the spray and sturdy shoes for wet granite steps.

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  Grand Canyon

  You love a view that leaves you speechless. Watch the canyon change color at sunrise, walk the rim and feel almost two billion years of rock layers stretched out below you. Pictures never do it justice, which is exactly why you need to go. Try: Sunrise at Mather Point, then a short hike below the rim. Pack: More water than you think you need and a warm layer for the rim.

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  Acadia

  You like your adventures with an ocean view. Rocky shorelines, harbor towns, blueberry everything and a sunrise from a granite summit make this your perfect escape. It is wild enough to feel remote and cozy enough for lobster rolls every night. Try: Sunrise from Cadillac Mountain, then bike the old carriage roads. Pack: A windbreaker and a fleece, even in summer.

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  Zion

  You are here for the challenge and the payoff. Towering red cliffs, river hikes through narrow canyons and summit views make every step worth it, and you are the friend who always says "one more mile." Try: Wade up The Narrows, and enter the permit lottery for Angels Landing early. Pack: Water shoes or rented canyon boots and a hat for the desert sun.

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  Glacier

  You crave true wilderness. Turquoise lakes, wildflower meadows, mountain goats and one of the most dramatic mountain roads in the country are waiting for you, and the crowds thin out the higher you hike. Try: Drive Going-to-the-Sun Road in midsummer, then hike in Many Glacier. Pack: Bear spray, a warm hat and a camera with a full battery.